My students need a complete set of 30 age-appropriate dictionaries.
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Reaching my middle school students is simply the most rewarding aspect of teaching for me. Teaching in a high-needs community unfortunately means my 6th, 7th and 8th grade students sometimes don't have all the resources they need. Which brings me to my problem...
We have a dictionary dilemma!
Our middle school is fairly new and one of my main issues last year was that I only had about 8 old collegiate "pocket" dictionaries for my 30 students. My students love using the dictionaries, but three kids usually had to huddle around and share the tiny pocket dictionaries. Then, once they found the word, students had a hard time understanding the definitions because they were not written in age-appropriate language.
So, I'm pleading for a complete set of 30 intermediate level dictionaries. With new dictionaries, my students be able to enhance their reference, vocabulary and comprehension skills. Plus, these colorful dictionaries will also increase their interest in using reference books more frequently.
Your help will ensure that my students feel empowered. My students know about the budget cuts and have written their local government in attempts to rectify the situation. The bottom line is that I want students to feel proud of their school, themselves and the public at large. I want them to know, despite our funding crisis, that there are people out there that truly care about their futures! They really do deserve the best!
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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